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NADD: an association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs

12/14/2025

Services should be determined on the basis of a comprehensive assessment of the needs of each individual. Services should be based on individual needs and not solely on either MH or IDD diagnosis. Learn more at thenadd.org

12/13/2025

As part of our partnership with the Link Center—a free online library of trustworthy models and evidence-based practices has been created to support capacity building across states and systems.

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https://acl.gov/TheLinkCenter

12/12/2025

Every three months, The Link Center hosts shared learning groups for direct support professionals, clinical professionals, family members, and people with lived experience. These groups provide opportunities to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries, and mental health conditions. These meetings are led by members of our steering committee and project partners.

LEARN MORE: https://acl.gov/TheLinkCenter/SharedLearningGroups

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12/12/2025

Communication is a part of a person’s experience of their social environment. Positive communication and interactions are the foundation to building healthy, trusting relationships. Learn more at thenadd.org

12/11/2025

Due to factors associated with their disabilities and other health disparities, people with IDD generally have poorer health, greater need for support and experience greater health-related functional decline than do older people without IDD. Learn more at thenadd.org

12/11/2025

The Positive psychological approach seeks to increase human flourishing and optimal functioning. For people who are dually diagnosed, their strengths and virtues are recognized and developed to enable them to thrive. Learn more at thenadd.org

12/10/2025

Person-centered planning revolves around tailoring support and services to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Learn more at thenadd.org

12/09/2025

All Superheroes need to practice Self-Care!

12/09/2025

NADD developed the NADD Competency-Based IDD/MI Dual Diagnosis Direct Support Professional Certification Program to certify the competency of DSPs who support people with dual diagnosis.

In general, DSPs spend more time with the person with IDD/MI than any other professional. The competence of the DSP can make a big difference in the quality of life for people. DSPs are often the ones charged with supporting skill building. They help the person engage in recommended therapies on a day-to-day basis. This work requires an advanced level of skill and knowledge to do well.

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12/08/2025

NADD is currently working with over 20 organizations as they earn their NADD IDD/MI Dual Diagnosis Program Accreditation. There can be a number of programs serving individuals with IDD/MI dual diagnosis accredited within each organization. Learn more at thenadd.org

12/08/2025

An IDD/MI dual diagnosis refers to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) who also experience a mental health condition. Roughly 35% of people with intellectual disabilities also experience mental health challenges.
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Since 1983, NADD has been dedicated to educating and training people on issues relating to the IDD/MI dual diagnosis through direct consultation and training, professional certification programs, conferences, and by publishing the most up-to-date information and research in the field of IDD/MI in books and through an academic journal.

Over the course of nearly 4 decades, we have improved the lives of thousands of individuals: people with IDD/MI, their families and the dedicated professionals who work with them, building a Bridge to Hope and a richer, fuller life.